Green Spongodes Monipora Coral Frag

ORA Green Spongodes Montipora – Vibrant Green Color with Incredible Growth!

Bring stunning color and unique growth patterns to your reef aquarium with the beautiful ORA Green Spongodes Montipora! This highly desirable SPS coral is known for its brilliant green coloration, contrasting polyps, and fascinating combination of encrusting, plating, and branching growth.

Originally popularized by ORA (Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums), Green Spongodes Montipora is a favorite among reef enthusiasts for its distinctive appearance and impressive colony development.

As this coral matures, it can create an incredible structure of overlapping plates and upward-growing branches, adding depth, dimension, and natural beauty to your reefscape. Under blue reef lighting, its vibrant green coloration creates a stunning fluorescent glow that stands out against surrounding corals.

Whether you're expanding your SPS collection or searching for a unique centerpiece coral, ORA Green Spongodes Montipora is an excellent addition to any established reef aquarium!

Coral Care Information

• Care Level: Moderate

• Coral Type: SPS (Small Polyp Stony Coral)

• Scientific Genus: Montipora

• Lighting: Moderate to High

• Water Flow: Moderate to High, indirect and turbulent

• Placement: Middle to Upper Reef

• Temperament: Generally Peaceful, but requires space for growth

• Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast under optimal conditions

• Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; supplemental feeding optional

• Calcium: 400–450 ppm

• Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH

• Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm

• Temperature: 76–79°F

• Salinity: 1.025–1.026 SG

Why You'll Love It

• Brilliant green coloration with beautiful fluorescence

• Unique combination of encrusting, plating, and branching growth

• Beautiful contrasting polyps and textured surface

• Stunning appearance under blue reef lighting

• Can develop into large, impressive colonies

• Excellent addition to SPS-dominated and mixed reef aquariums

• A popular aquacultured coral variety associated with ORA

Size Reference

Each grid square in the product photos measures ½ inch (0.5") × ½ inch (0.5"). Please use the grid as a reference to estimate the actual size of the coral you will receive.

Reef Effect Tip

ORA Green Spongodes Montipora thrives in established reef aquariums with stable water chemistry, moderate to high lighting, and consistent, turbulent water flow.

One of the most exciting characteristics of this coral is its unusual growth pattern. It often begins by encrusting nearby rockwork before developing beautiful plates and upward-growing branches as the colony matures.

For best results, provide plenty of room for expansion and maintain stable calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium levels. Avoid sudden changes in lighting or water parameters to encourage healthy growth and vibrant coloration.

Important: Although Montipora corals are generally less aggressive than many other SPS species, Green Spongodes can spread across nearby rockwork and potentially overgrow slower-growing corals. Allow adequate spacing and monitor its growth as the colony develops.

Transform your reef with ORA Green Spongodes Montipora from Reef Effect — brilliant coloration, incredible growth patterns, and exceptional SPS beauty!

Please Note: Coral coloration, size, growth form, and appearance may vary depending on lighting, water flow, and aquarium conditions. Polyps may retract during shipping, and the coral may require time to fully acclimate and regain its normal appearance. ORA is a recognized aquaculture brand; ORA lineage should only be represented when the coral's origin can be verified.